All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . You know I can see things from both perspectives, which I think is very valuable in a lot of ways.. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. In his second season (2012), the Commodores finished 94 and ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today end-of-season coaches' top 25 for the first time since 1948 (and the first ranking in any week since 2008). The Pittsburgh neighborhoods that James Franklin grew up in were no different. Thats where diversity is important, no different than the decision making process. A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. I would love to have more open discussions about politics. Prior to Penn State's 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl, James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children's Medical Center Dallas.[40]. The Nittany Lions surged in 2016, winning nine consecutive games en route to the Big Ten Championship, a Rose Bowl berth and an 11-3 overall record. And if he can come across as guarded, its not for a lack of wanting to share. Early years. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. In each of his three seasons in Nashville, Franklin signed classes that finished in the top 50 nationally. It was only the third nine-win season in school history, also was the first time since 1935 that Vandy won five SEC games in a year and the first time in 30 years that they won at home against Tennessee. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. I dont think that helps anybody.. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. For Franklin, the importance and impact of that diversity goes beyond his own team and beyond race. From 2016-19, Franklin led Penn State to 42 wins, the most in program history for the Big Ten era in a four-year span, and 28 league wins, a program record. In addition, five-plus Nittany Lions have been drafted in four consecutive years, the longest streak for PSU since 1978-84. If nothing else, his decision to keep his opinions private is a pragmatic business move given the political landscape that surrounds Centre County, one of only nine Pennsylvania counties Donald Trump failed to win despite winning all seven that border it by a wide margin. James joined Penn State in 2014, agreeing on a six-year contract. Franklin has never indicated who he voted for (or if he did), but there are a myriad of reasons to think his political leanings might run counter to the natural majority of rural America and rural Pennsylvania. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. It was obvious that I was different. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. During his first few press conferences, he had said how he wanted Penn State to again be the most dominant school in recruiting in Pennsylvania.[21]. Quarterback Trace McSorley capped his Penn State career as the programs career holder for passing yards (9,899), completions (720), 300-yard passing games (10), 200-yard passing games (28), rushing yards by a quarterback (1,697), rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (30), passing touchdowns (77), total offense yards (11,596), touchdowns responsible for (107), wins as a starting quarterback (31) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (34). The teams will open the 2022 season on Sept. 1 at West . Franklin was a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award for the second time at Penn State (2016) and third time in his head coaching career. 5 by Rivals and No. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. Stacy became the first player in Vanderbilt history to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, gaining 1,141 yards to finish his career with a school-record 3,143 yards and 30 rushing touchdowns. In 2000, Franklin was named the wide receivers coach at Maryland under head coach Ron Vanderlinden, who would go on to coach the Penn State linebackers from 2001-13. If Franklin ever starts those discussions remains to be seen, though in all likelihood that day will never come. A victory at Missouri sparked an 8-1 finish, which included three consecutive SEC road wins for the first time in program history. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. Vanderbilt continued its historic rise under Franklin during the 2013 season, capping a school-record 9-4 campaign with a 41-24 win over Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. 6-ranked recruiting class in 2022 had an average star rating of 3.76 and featured 16 signees who were rated with four stars or higher. James Franklin Delivers an Invitation, and a CTA, to Penn State's Trustees 'We have to embrace the new college football,' Franklin tells the board. Kicker Carey Spear scored a school record 81 points. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha Vanderbilt finished with 9 wins in consecutive years for the first time in school history, and was also ranked in the top 25 of AP and Coaches polls in back-to-back years for the first time. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. The good news for Franklin, his program has been able to expand that diversity as Penn State employs four different black assistant coaches with a handful of behind the scenes contributors as well. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) 14 by Rivals and No. STATE COLLEGE - Ricky Rahne is in the process of buying a house in State College after passing on the opportunity to do so in Nashville, Tenn., when he was an assistant coach at. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, established the Franklin Family Educational Equity Scholarship to help make the Penn State experience affordable for students who havent had access to enroll in the past. The Penn State special teams unit made big gains in 2019, recording three blocked punts to finish third in the nation and four blocked kicks overall, which was sixth. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. He helped the Terrapins to victories in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2010 Military Bowl. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. With wins over No. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. But in a lot of ways it wasnt, because I didnt know if it was a real possibility, Franklin added, now entering his sixth year on the job. I look forward to diligently working with President Barron and Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour on implementing a plan that puts our University and our student-athletes in the best position to compete on the field and in life.". I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. In 2016, Franklin was honored as Sporting News National Coach of the Year and the Woody Hayes National Coach of the Year, as well as the Dave McLain Big Ten Coach of the Year and Associated Press Big Ten Coach of the Year. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. "He has been through the most thorough vetting process that any individual has gone through at the university," Erickson said after a press conference at Beaver Stadium where Franklin made his first official appearance as a leader of Penn State. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). Read about James Franklin Addresses Penn State Board of Trustees and more from the State College, PA region. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Franklin coached quarterback Josh Freeman and oversaw an offense that produced a 3,000-yard passer (Freeman), 1,500-yard receiver (All-American wide receiver Jordy Nelson) and 1,000-yard rusher (James Johnson) during the 2007 season, a first in school history. The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Four decades removed from Jeffries hire the world of sports is still a long way from where it could be and the examples are plentiful. Penn State was ranked in the AP Top 25 for the 63 consecutive polls in which it was eligible from 2016-20, marking the third-longest streak in program history and longest streak since 1993-2000 when PSU was ranked for 121-straight weeks. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. In 2003, Franklin added duties as recruiting coordinator and directed back-to-back recruiting classes ranked in the Top 25 nationally. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. The 2016 season brought record-breaking performances from the Nittany Lions as the offense set marks for total offense (6,056), passing yards (3,650), points scored (526) and double-digit comeback wins (4). In addition to the guaranteed money, Franklin's contract has incentives including $800,000 for a national title, $400,000 for a College Football Playoff appearance and $350,000 for winning the Big Ten Championship Game. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) The Nittany Lions earned 18 All-Big Ten selections across offense, defense and special teams, led by four first team honorees including wide receiver Jahan Dotson, safety Jaquan Brisker, defensive end Arnold Ebiketie and punter Jordan Stout. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. Franklin was among five finalists for the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award in 2012. On January 11, 2014, the Athletic Department at Penn State announced the appointment of Franklin as the head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Clifford and Smith are the fourth and fifth overall winners of the award in Penn State history. Pittsburgh was the home of his black roots, the emotional center of what family he had left, all the while his white mother, still close to her now former husbands family, was raising Franklin across the state. Penn State Coach James Franklin, center, with his players at Beaver Stadium, is the highest-paid state employee in Pennsylvania, at more than $4 million per year. As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. Gillikins two first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors increased Penn State footballs total to 67 honorees, which ranks second in Division I football history (FBS and FCS). border-top:3px solid #091F40; They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. When Mike Brown was acting head coach for the Golden State Warriors, opposite Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue in the 2017 NBA Finals, it marked the first time since 1975 that two black head coaches had met in the Finals. There is no quick and easy fix for the issue, no straightforward answer to how you continue to diversify the coaching ranks at every level and within every sport. Franklin was welcomed to an America eight years removed from the Civil Rights Act, but the nation's march toward true equality was still ongoing, the impact of segregation still so prevalent that. A big and significant development in the coaching carousel occurred Monday night when it was reported that Penn State head coach James Franklin switched agents, Franklin said on Tuesday that he switched representation over the summer. In 1998, Franklin began his participation in the NFLs Minority Coaching Fellowship Program, starting with a stint with the Miami Dolphins and working with Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. Read about Over a Decade and Counting: Seven Penn State Football Staffers Talk Loyalty and Longevity with James Franklin and more from the State College, PA region Saturday, April 2, 2022 Menu The Franklins spent the next three weeks together, their . Franklins 24 wins tied Dan McGugin for the most by a Vanderbilt coach in his first three seasons. This is not a phenomenon unique to sports, but few occupations allow for such exposure. 5 min read. He set seven school records as a senior to earn team MVP honors and was a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year. A brief glance across the conference and those figures are comparable with Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Iowa all having at least three assistant coaches of color. In the 2020 fall semester, five student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA), 37 made Dean's List (3.5 GPA or higher) and 86 posted a 3.0 GPA or higher with the Universitys alternative COVID-19 grading system in place. Ive talked to [Stanford head coach] David Shaw, a good friend of mine and a number of other coaches and I do think that a lot of the [minority] coaches carry a little bit of extra pressure, Franklin added. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. on. McSorley also became the second player in Big Ten history with 25 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores in a season, joining Ohio States J.T. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). He received a six-year contract, which paid him $4.3 million for the 2014 season, including a $300,000 retention bonus payable if he was Penn State's coach on December 31, 2014. There was a lot of conflict. After spending most of 2020 apart, Penn State coach James Franklin and his family have reunited again in State College. Receive all the latest news and events right to your inbox. There is a pressure that comes with this honor though. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. He then was the wide receivers coach at James Madison (1997), a graduate assistant (tight ends) at Washington State in 1998 and the wide receivers coach at Idaho State (1999). 15 per 247Sports. It also marked the first time PSU has won two New Years Six bowl games in a three-year span since 1995 (Rose) and 1997 (Fiesta). Franklin's career bowl record of 5-5 is highlighted by a pair of New Years Six bowl game victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has taken Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. The Nittany Lions are active in the community, participating in activities such as Uplifting Athletes, THON, Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games, State College Area Food Bank and Penn State Hershey Childrens Hospital visits. The Penn State defense was a permanent fixture in the oppositions backfield, leading the country in sacks (3.62) for the second time in the last four years and ranking fourth in tackles for loss (8.2). Mark. Penn State continued to be among the nations elite in 2017, climbing as high as No. Penn State Football. 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) 2000-04 - Maryland (WideReceivers/RecruitingCoordinator) Franklin and his staff inked the sixth-ranked recruiting class according to 247Sports in 2022, which featured the Gatorade and Maxwell National Player of the Year (Nicholas Singleton), two number one recruits from their respective states (Singleton and Dani Dennis-Sutton) and six of the top 10 players out of Pennsylvania. Diversity is important so that youre able to see and hear different perspectives so that you can ultimately make the best decision for the organization. Thats GMs. The Nittany Lions earned 16 All-Big Ten honors (six on offense, nine on defense, one on special teams), including first-team laurels for Freiermuth, defensive end Jayson Oweh and defensive end Shaka Toney. Over the last 20 games during the 2012-13 seasons, the Commodores 16-4 record was second-best in the SEC to Alabamas 17-3 mark. Matt Thomas. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was selected as the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, becoming Penn States first tight end to win the award. 2 in the rankings and appearing in a second-straight New Years Six bowl, earning a 35-28 win over No. This was a dream job for me. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Penn State and coach James Franklin were to blame for the logjam that took place in Michigan Stadium's tunnel at halftime of the teams' Oct. 15 game. Thats presidents of universities. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. font-weight:bold; Twenty-three Penn State players have been selected in the last four NFL Drafts, the most in a four-draft span since 1993-96 (27 players drafted). [12] Franklin was the first half African American to be head coach of a major sport at Vanderbilt, and the third to be a head football coach in the Southeastern Conference (after Sylvester Croom, formerly at Mississippi State, and former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips).[13]. Franklin graduated from East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University in 1995 with a degree in psychology and earned a masters degree in educational leadership from Washington State University. My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. } Prior to the 2018 season, Penn State lost several key contributors from the previous seasons. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. Penn State had a program-record 38 student-athletes claim Academic All-Big Ten honors in the fall of 2021, besting the previous mark of 35 set by Franklins squad in 2017. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead left to become the head coach at Mississippi State, star Running Back Saquon Barkley was drafted as the 2nd overall draft pick by the New York Giants, and Tight End Mike Gesicki was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. Nine of the 15 highest-ranked 247Sports Composite recruits at Penn State since 2000 have been signed by Franklin. The class was also ranked No. The 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. Penn State University President Rodney Erickson and Director of Athletics Dave Joyner said a deep background search and intense interview questions left them confident that hiring Franklin would not bring any more damage to Penn State University, which was still working through the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that damaged the program in 2011. Franklin also worked with Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (1999) and Minnesota Vikings (2008) in the NFL program. Stout, a Ray Guy Award finalist, set Penn States school record for career punt average (44.54) and season punt average (46.01) and became the second specialist in Big Ten history to earn Special Teams player of the Week in a season four times. Franklin is one of four current Big Ten coaches (Ryan Day, Kirk Ferentz, Jim Harbaugh) to have won a Big Ten Championship and became the first African American head coach to win a Big Ten title after Penn States 2016 victory. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. 8 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls and No. It allows kids growing up in this country men, women, black, white, whatever your background is that you could be the president of the United States. 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers) Penn State finished the season ranked No. We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.' [11] The Washington Post reported other candidates for the job were Al Golden of Temple and Larry Coker of UTSA (and formerly Miami), and that Franklin was not the frontrunner. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. In the eyes of some you are not quite white, not quite black. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. Under James Franklin, the Nittany Lions look to become a true College Football Playoff contender by complementing the current roster with new pieces capable of plugging holes. McSorley was named the Grange-Griffin Big Ten Championship Game MVP, as well as earning Maxwell Club Tri-State Player of the Year and All-Big Ten second-team honors. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. The Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. The Commodores had a breakthrough campaign in 2012 under Franklin, finishing on a seven-game winning streak (longest since 1948) to post a 9-4 mark, Vanderbilts most wins in 97 years, and a berth in the Music City Bowl, in which VU defeated NC State, 38-24. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. I was raised [by my mom] but my family in the United States was all black It was pretty obvious to me at a very early age that there were differences. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch Barkley was selected as the Graham-George Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year and Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner for the conferences top player. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. Franklin was also a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Associated Press National Coach of the Year awards. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions lost 1 of the ugliest games in college football history on Saturday in State College, falling to unranked Illinois 20-18 in 9 (yes, really, 9 . Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. Parsons was also selected as the Big Ten Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year to become the third Nittany Lion to claim the award, joining Mike Hull (2014) and Michael Mauti (2012). Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. 2 Alabama 340. And thats a healthy thing in any relationship in life with your friends, with your team, as long as its done in a respectful manner. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. Penn States No. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. Penn State ranked third in the Big Ten in total defense (328.8; 17th nationally), second in in passing defense (198.6; 24th), second in tackles for loss (6.7 per game) and fourth in rushing defense (130.2). In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. Since taking the Penn State head coaching job in January, James Franklin hasn't had but a few seconds to breathe. Everything is magnified, especially when you exist against the grain, against what has always been the safe hire. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. The special teams unit was strong on punt and kick coverage, as the Nittany Lions ranked second in the country in net punting (44.5), fifth in kickoff return defense (14.0) and ninth in punt return defense (2.79). It was Penn States highest finish in the polls since 2005. The Nittany Lions 22 forced fumbles are the second-most in program history behind the school standard of 25 set in 1968 and the 2.55 yards per rush is seventh in the program record books. January 22, 2023. The Commodores were 5-3 in SEC play, winning five SEC games for the first time since 1935, and posted two shutouts for the first time since 1968. The Nittany Lions +14.4 scoring improvement in 2016 ranked fourth in FBS and second among Power 5 schools. He also encourages them to visit. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He collected first-team accolades from Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and second-team laurels from the Football Writers Association of American (FWAA), Walter Camp and Sporting News. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. However, after an injury sustained by quarterback Sean Clifford, the team struggled towards the end of the season winning just two out of their final seven games. Published. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a remarkable feat on its own given Vanderbilt is just 4-4-1 all-time in bowl games. Franklin has been building the talent slowly at Penn State, painstakingly going after top recruits, missing on some, but landing on others, to the point where the Nittany Lions sit at 16th in the . display:inline-block; [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. 1 month ago. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. The Penn State head coachs inaugural season began with a final-play 26-24 victory over UCF in Dublin, Ireland, in Penn States first-ever international game and ended with a comeback, a 31-30 overtime win over Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. 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